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07/31/2026

07/15/2026

A tornado touched down in the San Antonio area Wednesday morning as severe storms moved across the region, prompting warnings and raising concerns about flooding and damaging winds.

The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado moved through northwest San Antonio Wednesday morning, near the Shavano Park and The Dominion areas, as a line of severe storms swept across the region. The storm tracked northeast toward Leon Springs and Fair Oaks Ranch, while heavy rain and flooding threats continued across the San Antonio area.

The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning around 7:49 a.m. for a radar-indicated tornado near IH10 and Loop 1604. Several eyewitnesses shared pictures and video on social media of the storm near the Rim Shopping Center, where there were scattered reports of damage. The tornado continued moving north through the Fair Oaks area and eventually weakened around Bergheim. So far, no injuries have been reported. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm the wind speeds of the storm.

Editor's note: This story was updated on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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07/08/2026

¿Está pensando en “auto-deportarse”?

Primero hable con un abogado de inmigración.

Salir de los Estados Unidos por su propia cuenta puede parecer la manera más fácil de evitar la corte, la detención o una orden de deportación, pero puede traer consecuencias migratorias muy serias. Dependiendo de su caso, salir del país puede activar castigos por presencia ilegal, afectar solicitudes pendientes, perjudicar futuros perdones o hacer más difícil regresar legalmente.

Cada caso es diferente. Antes de tomar la decisión de irse, asegúrese de entender:

• Si tiene algún alivio disponible en la corte de inmigración
• Si puede calificar para un perdón o una petición familiar
• Si salir del país puede activar un castigo de 3 años, 10 años o el castigo permanente
• Si la salida voluntaria sería una mejor opción que simplemente irse
• Cómo su salida puede afectar a su familia y sus futuras opciones migratorias

No tome esta decisión por miedo o presión. Busque asesoría legal primero para entender sus derechos y las consecuencias.

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07/08/2026

Yes, “self-deportation”, is still a thing; however, ...

Leaving the United States on your own can have serious immigration consequences. Depending on your case, leaving may trigger unlawful-presence bars, affect pending applications, hurt future waivers, or make it difficult to return legally.

Every case is different. Before making the decision to leave, make sure you understand:

• Whether you have relief available in immigration court
• Whether you may qualify for a waiver or family-based case
• Whether leaving will trigger a 3-year, 10-year, or permanent bar
• Whether voluntary departure is a better option than simply leaving
• How your departure could affect your family and future immigration options

Do not make this decision out of fear or pressure. Get legal advice first so you understand your rights and the consequences.

Helping families understand their options before making life-changing decisions.

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07/07/2026

A legal permanent resident with any kind of criminal record may now be held at the port of entry and denied admission into the United States. Want to know more...Let's talk about it!

In this video, I share my analysis and opinion on the Supreme Court's latest immigration rulings involving the Trump administration. I examine the Court's decision regarding the authority of border officials to deny re-entry to certain lawful permanent residents facing criminal charges, along with o...

06/18/2026

Tonight, El Paso takes the field. Ricardo Pepi and Alex Zendejas are ready to represent Team USA, giving the Borderland two hometown heroes to cheer for on soccer's biggest stage. ⚽

05/31/2026

Love My SPURS!

Enjoy the best of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals with the NBA.com live blog, as the Spurs triumph over the Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals.

05/26/2026

IMPORTANTE ACTUALIZACIÓN DE INMIGRACIÓN

USCIS ha emitido una nueva política que enfatiza que el Ajuste de Estatus (residencia permanente dentro de los Estados Unidos) es un beneficio discrecional y NO un derecho automático, aun cuando la persona sea elegible.

Esto significa que USCIS podría analizar con mayor detalle:
▪️ Permanecer más tiempo del permitido con visa
▪️ Trabajar sin autorización
▪️ Violaciones de estatus migratorio
▪️ Casos de residencia por matrimonio
▪️ Historial migratorio previo

Factores positivos como lazos familiares, pago de impuestos, años de residencia en EE.UU., rehabilitación y evidencia de sufrimiento familiar (“hardship”) podrían ser más importantes que nunca.

La ley NO ha cambiado, pero la manera en que USCIS evalúa los casos podría volverse mucho más estricta.

Si usted o un familiar está considerando solicitar la residencia permanente dentro de los Estados Unidos, es muy importante preparar correctamente su caso y la evidencia de apoyo.

Law Offices of Chavira Brown
210-270-9200

05/26/2026

IMPORTANT IMMIGRATION UPDATE

USCIS has issued a new policy memorandum emphasizing that Adjustment of Status (green card applications inside the U.S.) is a discretionary benefit — not an automatic right, even when someone is otherwise eligible.

This means USCIS officers may now place greater scrutiny on:
▪️ Visa overstays
▪️ Unauthorized employment
▪️ Status violations
▪️ Marriage-based adjustment cases
▪️ Prior immigration history

Positive factors such as family ties, tax compliance, long-term residence, rehabilitation, and hardship evidence may become more important than ever before.

The law itself has NOT changed, but the way USCIS evaluates cases may become much stricter.

If you or a loved one is considering filing for Adjustment of Status, it is important to properly prepare your case and supporting evidence.

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Observed annually on the last Monday of May, it differs from Veterans Day, which celebrates all living U.S. military veterans.